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Underwater Forest

El Salvador
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

High-altitude lake dive with unique volcanic rock formations.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique high-altitude experience in the volcanic crater of Lake Ilopango. Divers explore a surreal landscape of submerged, petrified trees and dramatic volcanic rock formations that give the site its name. The dark, clear water and geological history make for a memorable and unusual dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

altitude divingfreshwaterboat divevolcanicunique topography

Marine Life

CichlidsTilapiaFreshwater crabs

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires high-altitude diving procedures due to its location.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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